Cheap Car Hire in Malaga from £4

Travel Information

Languages

Spanish, Catalan

Currency

EUR

Drive on

Right-hand side

Dialing code

+34

Average car hire price

£9 per day

Average car hire length

7 days

Speed limit within city centre

20 - 50 km/h or 12 - 31 mph

Speed limit out of city centre

90 - 120 km/h or 56 - 75 mph

Acceptable limit of BAC

0.05%

Score

9.0 / 10

Average petrol price

£1.32 per litre or £4.98 per gallon

Lowest petrol price

£1.17 per litre or £4.42 per gallon

Highest petrol price

£1.39 per litre or £5.27 per gallon

Why hire a car in Malaga?

Malaga is a great city for hiring a car. Full of history, surrounded by beautiful beaches, and with many other interesting destinations nearby, it’s a great place to explore for days.

One-way Car Hire in Malaga

The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Malaga and drop off in another city include:

From Malaga to Seville - 496 offers from £6.38 per day
From Malaga to Madrid - 275 offers from £6.98 per day
From Malaga to Barcelona - 441 offers from £6.98 per day
From Malaga to Alicante - 126 offers from £6.98 per day
From Malaga to Valencia - 347 offers from £6.98 per day

Top ways to enter Malaga

Malaga Airport: The fourth-busiest in Spain (and first in Andalucia), Malaga Airport serves flights to and from destinations not only in Europe, but also North Africa and the Middle East.
Granada Airport: About one-and-a-half hour’s drive northeast, Granada Airport is popular with low-cost carriers like Vueling and easyJet, and has connections to other Spanish cities, as well as Germany, Italy, France, and the United Kingdom.
Gibraltar La Linea Airport: Located about 135 km (84 mi) southeast of Malaga, Gibraltar Airport hosts flights to and from the United Kingdom and nearby Morocco.

City facts

The main language spoken in Malaga in Spanish of Andalusian variety. English is also widely understood, and there are many expats along the wider Costa del Sol region who also speak French, German, Dutch, and other languages.
Malaga is made up of 11 districts that are further divided into barrios. Keep in mind that not all of the districts are located right on the coast.
Malaga’s climate is subtropical and gets about 300 sunny days per year. Even in winter, the average temperatures are between 13 to 20 °C (55 to 68 °F) during the day. The summers are very hot, so keeping hydrated at all times is important.

Top sights and activities

Beaches. For most travelers, Malaga is all about the Mediterranean. The Malagueta Beach is the most famous one and located in the city, but nearby beaches like Burriana, Mijas Costa, and beaches in next-door Marbella can be just as fun and are easy to reach by a rental car.
Picasso Museum. The famous Spanish painter Pablo Picasso was a native of Malaga, and the Picasso Museum, also known as the Birthplace Museum, has many of his artworks on exhibition, as well as works by other world-famous artists like Francis Bacon, Marc Chagall, and many others.
Alcazaba. The castle, first built by moors in the 11th century, overlooks the city and is one of the most best-preserved and impressive sites in Spain. The next-door Roman Theater tells the story of an even older chapter in Malaga’s history.
Malaga Cathedral. Malaga is home to many beautiful Catholic churches, but Basílica de la Encarnación is arguably the standout among them. The cathedral took about 250 years to finish and therefore encompasses elements of Gothic, Baroque, Neoclassicism, and other styles, but that only makes it more impressive. It is located near Alcazaba, as well as the Castle of Gibralfaro, another architectural landmark.

Traffic and parking

Speed limits - 50km/h (31mph) in built-up areas, 90km/h (56mph) on most standard roads, 100km/h (62mph) on standard roads that are either one-way roads, roads with more than two lanes for at least one direction of traffic and roads with shoulders more than 1.5m wide, and 120km/h (74mph) on motorways (called autovías in Spain).
The car documentation and insurance always has to be inside a vehicle.
The driver and all passengers are required to wear seatbelts.
Children up to the age of 12 and measuring less than 135cm travelling on the front seat of a car must be seated in a child restraint system adapted to their size and weight.
Unnecessary use of audible warning devices (horns) is prohibited.
The legal alcohol limit is 0.05% for experienced drivers and 0.02% for novice drivers.
The emergency number is 112.

Toll roads

Most of the roads in Spain are toll-free. Toll roads are called ‘carretera de peaje’. On maps and road signs, all toll roads have to include a letter P after the road type. The payment method may vary depending on the road, but most will accept cash. Regardless of the region, the average estimated price is €9.5 ($11.25) per 100km by car. See the official website for prices and more information.

Ideas for day trips

Granada. With Alhambra and other Islamic-era architectural monuments and sites preserved better than anywhere else, Granada is a timeless place with a very special atmosphere.
Gibraltar. Technically part of the United Kingdom and just 6.7 square kilometers large, Gibraltar is a great place to visit. Climbing the Europa Point will let you see Africa across the Mediterranean while entering the Gibraltar rock will reveal a labyrinthine network of caves and tunnels. On your way to Gibraltar or coming back to Malaga you can also visit beautiful natural parks like Sierra de las Nieves or Los Alcornocales.
El Chorro. Just 50 minutes drive from Malaga, El Chorro gorge and the nearby village of the same name is a fun place to explore. The truly adventurous ones will try to walk over the hanging walkway that’s known as Caminito del Rey (the King's Pathway).
Acinipo. The beautiful and tranquil nature of Andalusia means that many Spaniards and other Europeans choose to retire in the area, but this tradition has surprisingly ancient roots. Even more than 2,000 years ago, the area of Malaga was popular with retiring Roman soldiers returning from battles in far-off lands. It was probably them who built the now-abandoned city of Acinipo with its baths and impressive Roman theater which has now been turned into a heritage site. Located some 100 km (62 miles) west of Malaga, the ruins are well worth a visit to have a glimpse into another time. Very rich in archaeology, artifacts, and related museums, Andalusia is also home to many Phoenician, Celtic, Moorish sites.

Most popular cars

The most hired car in Spain is the Ford Fiesta, but travelers tend to also choose the Fiat 500 and the Ford Focus a lot. The most popular car types are economy, compact and mini.

Further destinations

For more about traveling around Spain with a hired car, check out our complete guide.

Algarve. Andalusia’s next door neighbor, the Portuguese region of Algarve is just four hour drive from Malaga and offers wild beaches, friendly towns, and distinct culture in equal measure. Do ask your car provider in advance if they permit you crossing the border.
Cordoba. Although its inland location means that it is perhaps not as famous as Malaga or Seville, the city of Cordoba is one of the jewels of this part of Spain. As historic as Granada, it is home to landmarks like the Roman Bridge, the well-preserved Jewish Quarter, and the Alive Museum of Al-Andalus, as well as a special atmosphere that is only aided by the relatively smaller number of visitors. Cordoba is also right next door to the beautiful Sierra de Hornachuelos Nature Park. The trip from Malaga takes less than two hours.
Morocco. While you cannot pick up a car in Malaga and take it to Morocco, you can drop it of in Spain, take a ferry across the Gibraltar Strait and hire a new one in the Moroccan city of Tangier, the fascinating entry point of Africa.

Car hire prices in Malaga

Convertibles - starting at £8 per day
Station wagons - starting at £11 per day
Large cars - starting at £11 per day
Medium cars - starting at £5 per day
People Carriers - starting at £6 per day
Premium cars - starting at £17 per day
Small cars - starting at £4 per day
SUVs - starting at £5 per day

Money-saving and other tips

There are many things you can do to get a good car hire deal in Malaga:

Compare rates of different car providers
Book your car well in advance
Plan your route before you go
Know your fuel and mileage requirements
Visit on the month when the prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Malaga is the cheapest in June when hiring a car is about 41% cheaper than the yearly average and about 54% than hiring a vehicle in July.

Top 20 cities near Malaga

Nerja starting at £18.95 per day

55.3 km / 34.4 miles
Gibraltar starting at £14.08 per day

95.5 km / 59.3 miles
Granada starting at £11.25 per day

97.3 km / 60.5 miles
Jerez starting at £12.12 per day

139.4 km / 86.6 miles
Seville starting at £4.45 per day

148.8 km / 92.5 miles
Almeria starting at £7.04 per day

190.4 km / 118.3 miles
Murcia starting at £2.88 per day

323.5 km / 201 miles
Torrevieja starting at £18.66 per day

367.2 km / 228.2 miles
Alicante starting at £4.96 per day

391.1 km / 243 miles
Madrid starting at £3.89 per day

431.2 km / 267.9 miles
Benidorm starting at £15.08 per day

438.1 km / 272.2 miles
Benissa starting at £25.09 per day

462.5 km / 287.4 miles
Valencia starting at £4.60 per day

470.6 km / 292.4 miles
Reus starting at £11.02 per day

698 km / 433.7 miles
Bilbao starting at £3.39 per day

749.1 km / 465.5 miles
Santander starting at £5.44 per day

753 km / 467.9 miles
Barcelona starting at £3.29 per day

766 km / 476 miles
Santiago de Compostela starting at £4.09 per day

768.2 km / 477.3 miles
Calella starting at £45.26 per day

825.3 km / 512.8 miles
Santa Susanna starting at £45.26 per day

831.1 km / 516.4 miles

Top 16 locations near Malaga

Malaga Airport starting at £3.61 per day
City Centre starting at £23.95 per day

4.8 km / 3 miles
Granada Airport starting at £11.25 per day

85.9 km / 53.4 miles
Gibraltar La Linea Airport starting at £14.08 per day

95.5 km / 59.3 miles
Jerez Airport starting at £12.12 per day

139.4 km / 86.6 miles
Seville Airport starting at £4.45 per day

148.8 km / 92.5 miles
Almeria Airport starting at £7.04 per day

190.4 km / 118.3 miles
Region de Murcia International Airport starting at £2.88 per day

323.5 km / 201 miles
Alicante Airport starting at £4.96 per day

391.1 km / 243 miles
Madrid Airport starting at £3.89 per day

431.2 km / 267.9 miles
Valencia Airport starting at £4.60 per day

470.6 km / 292.4 miles
Reus Airport starting at £11.02 per day

698 km / 433.7 miles
Bilbao Airport starting at £3.39 per day

749.1 km / 465.5 miles
Barcelona Airport starting at £3.29 per day

766 km / 476 miles
Santiago de Compostela Airport starting at £4.09 per day

768.2 km / 477.3 miles
Girona Airport starting at £10.45 per day

852.7 km / 529.8 miles

In which month is car hire in Malaga the most affordable?

According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Malaga fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.

Average price for hiring a car per day in Malaga

£9.07

January

£12.38

February

£14.93

March

£16.14

April

£16.04

May

£13.60

June

£17.99

July

£19.47

August

£18.89

September

£23.82

October

£10.29

November

£15.39

December

The best month to hire a car in Malaga is January (when the average price is £9.07 per day). This is 42% less than the yearly average and 62% less than hiring in October (when the average price is £23.82).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.

What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Malaga?

Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in July, the average hirer keeps their car for 9 days, and in January, they keep their car for 7 days.

Average number of hire days in Malaga

7

January

7

February

7

March

7

April

7

May

8

June

9

July

8

August

8

September

7

October

7

November

7

December

What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Malaga?

Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Malaga is August, and the least popular is February.

Popularity of Car Hire in Malaga by Monthly Searches

80%

January

73%

February

79%

March

100%

April

105%

May

114%

June

128%

July

130%

August

122%

September

107%

October

73%

November

89%

December

Car hire information

Car hire locations	6
Airport locations	1
Popular suppliers	Delpaso, Goldcar, Record-go, Centauro, Wiber
Popular car categories	Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, People Carriers
Lowest price	£4 per day
Cheapest supplier	Centauro

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency	Model	Doors	Luggage	Type
Delpaso	Citroen C3	5	2	Small cars
Delpaso	Alfa Romeo Giulietta	4	2	Medium cars
Delpaso	Toyota Aygo	4	1	Small cars
Centauro	Fiat 500	3	1	Small cars
Delpaso	Seat Arona	5	2	SUVs
Record-go	Fiat 500	3	1	Small cars
Goldcar	Toyota Aygo	3	1	Small cars
Goldcar	Volkswagen Polo	5	1	Small cars
Goldcar	Peugeot 3008	5	2	SUVs
Record-go	Opel Corsa	5	1	Small cars

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

TT

United Kingdom

Toyota Aygo

19/11/2024

All good for November except torrential rain on Wednesday Can't blame car hire for that!!!

CA

United Kingdom

Alfa Romeo Giulietta

12/11/2024

We thoroughly enjoyed the hotel, the flight, the travelling around using public transport, the food, drink, locals. Everything about our trip was amazing. YOU DON’T NEED TO HIRE A CAR TO GET AROUND - THE PUBLIC TRANSPORT IS AMAZING AND VERY CHEAP. We are so glad that we didn’t hire a car.

BF

United Kingdom

Opel Corsa

24/10/2024

The Costa del sol is a great base to explore the surrounding areas .Good beaches ,mountain walks ,castles ,history and culture .Try the old town in Marbella for shopping ,gifts and coffee places .Try kazaba monument and the Castillo de Gibralfaro .Very cheap if you book both online . We had great food at Al Shams restaurant Marbella.

Photo 2 by Barry F. about hiring a Opel Corsa in Malaga (24/10/2024)

Photo 3 by Barry F. about hiring a Opel Corsa in Malaga (24/10/2024)

PH

United Kingdom

Volkswagen Polo

18/10/2024

Generally very friendly local people and lovely scenery. Good value accommodation.

CB

United Kingdom

Seat Ibiza

16/10/2024

Eating at nice restaurants and daytime cafe leisurely coffee in the sun.

DC

United Kingdom

Peugeot 3008

04/10/2024

Trip to Ronda and Setenil fabulous.

DH

United Kingdom

Opel Corsa

03/10/2024

We spent a day in Cadiz and another in Seville. The hotel in Rota was fantastic.

SH

United Kingdom

Seat Arona

23/08/2024

Would recommend Biopark, and both Aqua parks, there is some lovely restaurants, and Gibralter is a must

WM

United Kingdom

Peugeot 2008

21/08/2024

Estepona and San Pedro are great all round!

RM

Lithuania

Citroen C3

19/08/2024

Amazing visit of so many places, cities and areas. Great trip. (Just Spanish people too emotional, yet :) )

PM

United Kingdom

Nissan Qashqai

11/08/2024

Had a great time exploring region of Andalusia.

IC

United Kingdom

Volkswagen Polo

02/08/2024

Iznájar was my favourite spot, a truly beautiful place and great to get down to the lake to paddle board and kayak. Lots of lovely towns nearby to go for drinks and tapas too.

BD

Netherlands

Nissan Juke

30/07/2024

Mooie omgeving en genoeg te beleven.

Photo 2 by Bianca De L. about hiring a Nissan Juke in Malaga (30/07/2024)

Photo 3 by Bianca De L. about hiring a Nissan Juke in Malaga (30/07/2024)

Photo 4 by Bianca De L. about hiring a Nissan Juke in Malaga (30/07/2024)

Photo 5 by Bianca De L. about hiring a Nissan Juke in Malaga (30/07/2024)

Photo 6 by Bianca De L. about hiring a Nissan Juke in Malaga (30/07/2024)

Photo 7 by Bianca De L. about hiring a Nissan Juke in Malaga (30/07/2024)

DM

Spain

Ford Ka

30/07/2024

Hermoso poder visitar Frigiliana, el balcón de Europa y Nerja.

TB

United Kingdom

Peugeot 108

08/07/2024

Lovely trip to Marbella, Estapona and Porta Banus.

PK

United Kingdom

VW Polo

24/06/2024

Made 1k km around Andalucia. Will come back to see more. Will rent a car of malco again

AC

United Kingdom

Seat Arona

19/05/2024

First time to Mijas. Excellent.

JE

United Kingdom

Fiat 500 Cabrio

01/05/2024

We have two convertibles in Northern Ireland. It was a great experience to drive through bucolic countryside with the roof down - in sunshine.

KS

United Kingdom

Citroen C3

28/04/2024

Exploring Andalusia

JP

United Kingdom

Opel Corsa

28/04/2024

Great people at Centauro, Great new car

WW

United Kingdom

Volkswagen T-Roc

16/04/2024

Trips to Granada, Seville, Ronda and back to Malaga

CT

United Kingdom

Skoda Karoq

24/03/2024

Driving up to the mountain town of Mijas

Photo 2 by Christopher T. about hiring a Skoda Karoq in Malaga (24/03/2024)

BO

United Kingdom

Fiat 500X

21/03/2024

All experience good

MC

United Kingdom

Opel Corsa

06/03/2024

We visited towns & villages.

YA

United Kingdom

Citroen C3

04/03/2024

Touristic, visiting the Malaga islamic center as one of my design project, visiting Alhambra palace & enjoy Andalus Hammam

ND

United Kingdom

Nissan Juke

27/02/2024

Great time in marbella as always.travel th ere 4or 5 times a year on holiday.always use discover cars and delpaso.

DC

United Kingdom

Seat Arona

24/02/2024

Visited old town marbella enjoyed a beach restaurant, we drove around to shops and bars found a place to rent a boat from boats to go had a lovely time, wouldn't have been the same without a car which was amazing on fuel too.

DQ

United Kingdom

Fiat 500

24/02/2024

Sports and sightseeing

AP

United Kingdom

Fiat 500

11/02/2024

We were attending a wedding anniversary celebration in Marbella. Car hire is essential for exploring this fascinating corner of Andalucia, whether that includes beaches, castles, cathedrals or mountains.

RS

United Kingdom

Fiat 500

08/02/2024

Drove from Malaga to Cadiz via the coast, From Tarifa to Cadiz simply beautiful, stayed in Cadiz….a wonderful city a day out to Jerez also lovely and further adventures down the coast . Lovely places lovely people ❤️

SC

United Kingdom

Toyota Aygo

05/02/2024

We love Spain and the weather for January was perfect, got to some of our favourite places, the flexibility of having the car made such a difference

BW

United Kingdom

Ford Puma

27/12/2023

We were in Mjas pueblo up a mountain so having a car was ideal. We drove around visiting different beautiful places including driving to marabella and surrounding areas. We found gems to visit on google and tried many different restaurants as well as placed we stumbled upon. Most of our pictures are on goggle review

Photo 2 by Beverley W. about hiring a Ford Puma in Malaga (27/12/2023)

TP

United Kingdom

Fiat 500

22/12/2023

A wonderful time in Spain

RJ

United Kingdom

Ford Focus

29/10/2023

Went to own holiday home so didn’t do any sightseeing & ate out at local restaurants in Fuengirola

AV

United Kingdom

Kia Sportage

21/10/2023

Golf trip great fun. Good day I’m Malaga for Tapas & Craft Beer. Nice day on beach for our final day. Golf: Santa Maria & Calanova. Food: El Pimpi Malaga

PT

United Kingdom

Kia Cerato

19/10/2023

Visit to Rhonda old time and marbella old town recommended although can get busy go early avoid the rush

LT

United Kingdom

Fiat 500X

18/10/2023

just used the car to run around various locations, as we are not poolside or beach dwellers, we like to see different towns and resorts.

BE

United Kingdom

Citroen C3

16/10/2023

Visiting different places & eating good food

DS

United Kingdom

Mini One Cabrio

23/09/2023

Benalmadena. Good food, beaches and people.

NF

United Kingdom

Fiat Panda

19/09/2023

Roads good but some parking expensive

AT

United Kingdom

Nissan Juke

05/09/2023

Hire Car provided a great way of transferring to our resort. A lovely holiday was had. Thank you.

JQ

United Kingdom

Nissan Juke

29/08/2023

We visited Seville, San Fernando/Cadiz, the alpujarra and Granada. Because there essentially ancient cities for cars parking can be a little difficult, but it’s worth the perseverance for the benefits that having a car to move easily between each location.

SR

United Kingdom

Ford Focus

10/08/2023

Location of Villa. Within driving distance to many attractions.

FP

United Kingdom

Fiat Panda

03/08/2023

Great holiday. Right up our street.

JM

United Kingdom

Toyota Corolla

18/07/2023

Great time. Spent with family.

JA

United Kingdom

Seat Ibiza

15/07/2023

Malaga for 3 nights, Granada for a night and 13 nights in nerja, lot of nice restaurants and trips to the beach

SF

United Kingdom

Seat Ibiza

07/07/2023

Visiting my parents in Almunecar which is a jewel of a town.

SB

United Kingdom

Fiat Panda

12/05/2023

We visit a lot, so we have many favourite haunts; BioParc, Tipi Tapa Restaurant, Aroma Secret Garden Restaurant, Zia Lola Restaurant. We love Fuengirola Markets (Tuesdays & Sundays), Fuengirola Beach. Mijas Pueblo village, shops, art gallery & cafes. Olivia’s in La Cala. The Boma, inland at Aleurin El Grande

MM

United Kingdom

Ford Focus